KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE
463 NORTH HUNTER HWY, Drums, PA 18222
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Care Quality Indicators
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How KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE Compares
KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE is a 37-bed for-profit nursing facility in Drums, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 37 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (88% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE with other nursing homes in Drums.
How is KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.3% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 37 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT LUZERNE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Drums
Drums sits in Luzerne County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 63,077 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 42.7 years
- Median household income
- $53,194
- Median home value
- $129,600
Demographics for Luzerne County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Drums.
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